Officers were still at the crime scene finishing their report when a 37-year-old Hammond man came running to them saying he had been stabbed in the neck, abdomen and back. Gary medics treated both victims, who knew their assailant.

Officers found the assailant in the 300 block of Van Buren Street, took him into custody and will seek charges this week of aggravated battery and attempted murder. Hamady said police are investigating whether the assailant was under the influence of drugs.

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Bill has reported in Lake County since 1972 after graduating from Indiana University. He has worked for The Times since 1997, covering the courts and local government during much of his tenure. Born and raised in New Albany, Ind., he is a native Hoosier.

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